Ismail Elfath Leads First U.S.-Based Referee Crew at FIFA World Cup 2026

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Ismail Elfath has been appointed to lead the first U.S.-based referee crew at the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a notable milestone as the tournament takes place on U.S. soil for the first time in 32 years. This represents growing U.S. involvement in global football officiating roles.

FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway, and just as U.S. players are looking to make their country proud in the first tournament on home soil in 32 years, so are the U.S.-based referees who will be part of c...